Task lights for offices and computer workstation luminaires

Workplace lighting

Millions of people spend a large part of their lives working in an office or from home. Adequate lighting reduces or even eliminates signs of eye strain: Fatigue, eye discomfort and headaches. They are replaced by efficiency, motivation and a new sense of physical and mental well-being!

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Desk lamps

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Frequently asked questions about workplace lighting

Are there legal regulations or requirements for workplace lighting?

How many lumens should workplace lighting have?

Are there any lights that are particularly suitable for winter or dark environments?

Is there a rule of thumb that can be used as a guide?

Legal regulations

Legal regulations govern lighting in the workplace - even in Germany. They are listed under § 6.1, General requirements for VDU workstations, of the Workplace Ordinance (ArbStättV).

The work tables or work surfaces must have a low-reflection surface and be positioned in such a way that the surfaces are free from disturbing reflections and glare when working. Luminaires with a low glare value, i.e. UGR<19, and indirect light distribution help to meet this requirement.
In combination with the DIN EN ISO 12464 -1 standard, the lighting must not only correspond to the work task, but must also be adapted to the individual vision of the employee. For example, a higher illuminance of 750 to 1,500 lux is recommended for older employees and visually impaired people, while the same visual task can be performed by a younger employee with 500 lux.

Technical aspects

Different light sources differ not only in terms of the presence or absence of spectral colors (the result is the color rendering), but also in terms of the intensity of the spectral colors that make up the light (the result is the light color).

Light color / color temperature

The light color or color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) and describes the individual inherent color of a white illuminant, generally perceived as "cooler" or "warmer".

The specification of the light color in Kelvin should not be confused with color-changing light technologies (RGB), in which light can shine in red, blue, green or yellow, for example. A rough distinction is made between three light colors:

Warm white (<3,300 Kelvin) =\ Comfortable light for living spaces
Universal white (3,300 - 5,300 Kelvin) =\ Functional light for working
Daylight (> 5,300 Kelvin) =\ bluish light for cellars and utility rooms

Color rendering / CRI

The color rendering index (CRI) indicates how natural the colors of an object appear when illuminated by the corresponding light source.

A CRI of Ra 100 means a reproduction of colors as under daylight. Ra >= 90 indicates very good color rendering, Ra >= 80 good color rendering. Light sources below Ra 80 are not recommended for living spaces, as colors could be distorted or rendered greyish.

Lighting examples for individual workstations, desk groups and open-plan offices

A good ratio of indirect light and directed light achieves maximum comfortable lighting conditions for the eyes and avoids hard shadows. For this reason, several lights are used for each lighting situation, for example an LED panel for large-area room lighting and a desk lamp for support.\ Some luminaires, such as the ceiling washlight, can also produce both types of light: an indirect light component that shines towards the ceiling and reflects from there, and a direct light component that illuminates the workplace.